20250617News Release.pdf

lr �_ Idaho Public Utilities Commission Brad LitUe,Governor
P.O. Box 83720, Boise. ID 83770-0074 Edward Lodge, President
John R.Hammond, Jr.,Commissioner
Dayn Hardie,Commissioner
Case No. VID-W-25-02
Order No. 36632
Contact: Adam Rush
Office: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
NEWS RELEASE: Commission schedules online workshop, customer hearing and written
comments deadline for northern Idaho water utility's application to increase rates.
BOISE (June 17, 2025)—The Idaho Public Utilities Commission has scheduled an online
workshop, customer hearing and written comments deadline for an application submitted by
Valiant Idaho, Inc. to increase the rates it charges to provide water service.
The utility is seeking commission approval to increase the monthly charge for lots with finished
homes from $45.00 to $150.00. The rate for lots without finished homes on them would stay at
the monthly rate of$45.00. There is no metered rate. Valiant Idaho is also seeking approval to
charge 1 cent per gallon for all consumption in excess of 7,500 gallons per month.
Valiant Idaho said the rate change is needed due to increased operating costs and necessary
investments made to the utility's system. The utility said the increase also would help ensure the
water system remains solvent and can meet annual obligations while providing a reasonable rate
of financial return.
The commission can approve, deny or modify the application.
The workshop will be held Thursday, July 10, at 5:30 p.m. (PDT). Commission staff will present
an overview of the utility's application and answer questions. To participate online, please visit
idahogov.webex.com and enter meeting number 2861 693 3809. Then, click on the green"Join"
button. At the next window, please enter this password: Valiant. Next, please click on the green
"Join Webinar"button. At the next window,please enter your name, e-mail address and then
click on the "Next"button. Then click on the green"Join Webinar"button.
To participate over the phone, please call 1-415-655-0001 and enter meeting number 2861 693
3809 when prompted.
A customer hearing will be held on Thursday, Aug. 14, to take testimony for the record. It will
begin at 4:00 p.m. (PDT) and conclude at 7:00 p.m. or after all customer testimony has been
taken, whichever comes first. The hearing will be at the James E. Russell Community Room,

2016 Pine St., Sandpoint, ID 83864 (the James E. Russell Sports Center). Those planning to
testify are encouraged to arrive by 3:45 p.m. as the hearing will conclude when it appears all
customer testimony has been received.
Those interested in listening to the hearing remotely can call 1-415-655-0001 and enter meeting
number 2862 375 2996 when prompted. In-person attendance is required to submit testimony.
The commission is accepting written comments on the application until Wednesday, Aug. 6.
Comments are required to be filed through the commission website or by e-mail unless computer
access is not available. To comment electronically, please visit puc.idaho.gov and click on the
"Case Comment Form" link on the upper left side of the page. Please use case number VID-W-
25-02 when filling out the form. To comment using e-mail,please send comments to the e-mail
addresses listed below and include case number VID-W-25-02. Commenters are required to
include their name and address. If computer access is not available, comments can be mailed to
the commission secretary and Valiant Idaho at the addresses listed below. Commenters are
required to include case number VID-W-25-02, as well as their name and address.
For the Idaho Public Utilities Commission:
Commission Secretary
Idaho Public Utilities Commission
P.O. Box 83720
Boise, ID 83720-0074
[e-mail]
Street address for express mail:
11331 W. Chinden Blvd.
Building 8, Suite 201-A
Boise, ID 83714
For Valiant Idaho, Inc.:
William Haberman
TIC Utilities, LLC
151 Clubhouse Way
Sandpoint, ID 83864
[e-mail]
Taylor Brooks
McConnell Wagner Sykes & Stacey PLLC
827 E. Park Blvd., Ste. 201

Boise, ID 83712
[e-mail]
Additional information on the utility's application is available at:
puc.idaho.gov/case/Details/7509.